What did one bridge say to the other? 'You're looking a bit stressed.'
What did one bridge say to the other? 'You're looking a bit stressed.'
The average US bridge is 48 years old. That's a lot of birthday candles.
over SASONOA RIVER
0.2 MI SLY OF JCT US1
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 5 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 3,280 vehicles per day and is 76 years old (reconstructed in 1985).
Its sufficiency rating of 62.6 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 51 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge has some features that may be challenging for travelers with bridge anxiety. See the tips below for a more comfortable crossing.
This bridge is 838 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A truss bridge — the steel framework can provide a sense of enclosure.
About 51 feet above ground — an elevated crossing, similar to a 5-10 story building.
About 3,280 vehicles cross daily — light traffic, a smooth crossing.
The deck is 28 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1950
76 years old (rebuilt 1985)
Structure Type
Steel Truss (Thru)
Total Length
838 ft
255.4 m
Deck Width
28 ft
8.5 m
Spans
3
sections between supports
Max Span
300 ft
longest unsupported section (91.4 m)
Traffic Lanes
2 lanes
Two-way traffic
Clearance Below
51 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
3,280vehicles/day
43.90922°N, 69.80013°W
Steel Truss (Thru)
A steel truss bridge uses a framework of interconnected triangular elements. The geometric rigidity of triangles makes this design extremely efficient at distributing loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.